OBIT: Leonard L. Manke, 82

Visitation was on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Minnis Mortuary, Bucklin.

By Patrick Clement - Signal Editor

Kiowa County Signal - Kiowa County, KS

By Patrick Clement - Signal Editor

Posted Jul. 31, 2012 at 12:01 AM
Updated Jul 31, 2012 at 6:42 PM

By Patrick Clement - Signal Editor

Posted Jul. 31, 2012 at 12:01 AM
Updated Jul 31, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Bucklin, Ks.

Leonard L. Manke, 82, died July 17, 2012 at Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita, Ks. He was born May 27, 1930 in rural Rice Co., Kansas to Emil H. and Lucy (Dippel) Manke. Leonard was a longtime farmer and a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Dodge City. On June 2, 1962 he married Carolyn Lowayne Berndt in Scott City, KS. She died March 8, 2012. Survivors are 2 sons: Kurt and Dale Manke of Bucklin; and 1 brother, Victor Manke of Wichita, KS. The funeral service was Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Dodge City KS with Rev. Randall Jahnke officiating. Graveside was at 3:00 p.m. at Bucklin Cemetery. Visitation was on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Minnis Mortuary, Bucklin. Memorials are with Holy Cross Lutheran Church Building Fund, c/o Minnis Mortuary, Box 516, Bucklin KS 67834.